Enjoying our last few days in South Florida, driving our new pontoon boat in the 10,000 islands. Just spotting a few dolphins chasing fish and a turtle head just popped up out of nowhere. Manatees in the channel and Alligators in the back yard, truly beautiful. It was mating season a few weeks ago and a Big Daddy bit the tail off from a smaller competitor, quite a sight!!!!

We had a wonderful, successful show season but are ready to head home hoping to have a repeat performance at our Northern Show circuit.

Great yarn dyed, very lightweight handkerchief linen tops, bottoms, jackets, scarves and belts. Our sheer double layered pieces are a hit, like last year, but now we have different color ways, some stripes. Many new style tops in a variety of colors, I hope something for every taste, and of course, necklaces galore to coordinate with every outfit, all made by my Mother Anna ( will be 93 in June ). Anna will move to the south of France this summer, close to my middle sister Laura, but will send us her new creations.We discouraged her to open up a Gallery there (Saint Chinian, Languedoc )but she decided to open up a stand at the local Artisan Market with her necklaces and the 5 million beads she has. More power to her, hope I will take after her.

Looking forward to see you at one of our shows. My love to you all and thanks for keeping me in business.

Marijke and Rick Benedict
STIJFSELKISSIE, FASHION WITHOUT AN EXPIRATION DATE!